UK Trademark Cost Calculator 2025/26
Calculate the cost of registering a UK trademark with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in 2025/26. Enter the number of classes, trademark type and whether you also need EU protection via EUIPO to see government filing fees and indicative attorney costs.
Key Inputs
- Number of trademark classes required (each class covers a different category of goods/services)
- Trademark type (word mark, figurative/logo mark, or combined)
- Whether you need EU (EUIPO) trademark protection in addition to UK
- Whether you will use an attorney or file directly (DIY)
What You'll Get
- UK IPO filing fee (£200 first class + £50 each additional class)
- EUIPO filing fee (€850 first class + €50 each additional class) if applicable
- Estimated attorney fee for search, advice and filing (£500-1,500)
- Total estimated UK trademark cost (DIY vs attorney)
Important Notes — 2025/26 Rates & Caveats
UK IPO trademark application fees 2025: standard online application £200 for the first class, plus £50 for each additional class. Right Start application: £200 for the first class (the examiner provides a preliminary view before the full fee is committed — useful if unsure of success). EUIPO EU trademark: €850 for the first class (online), plus €50 each additional class. Attorney fees for trademark search, advice and filing typically range from £500-1,500 for a straightforward UK application. Processing time: approximately 4 months from application to registration if unopposed — a 2-month opposition period follows examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to register a UK trademark?
The UK IPO charges £200 for the first trademark class and £50 for each additional class (online filing). For a single-class word mark filed DIY, the total government fee is £200. If you use a trademark attorney to conduct a clearance search, provide advice and manage the filing, add £500-1,500 in professional fees. The total for a professionally handled single-class UK trademark registration is typically £700-1,700.
Does a UK trademark protect you in the EU after Brexit?
No — since 1 January 2021, UK trademarks and EU trademarks (EUTM) are entirely separate. A UK trademark registered with the IPO gives protection in the UK only. To protect your brand in EU member states, you must file a separate application with EUIPO (for an EU trademark covering all 27 member states), at a cost of €850 for the first class online. EU trademarks that were registered before Brexit were automatically 'cloned' into equivalent UK registrations at no extra cost, but new applications require separate filings.
How long does UK trademark registration take?
A UK trademark application typically takes around 4 months from filing to registration, provided there are no objections or oppositions. After examination by the IPO (usually within 2-3 months), accepted marks are published in the Trade Marks Journal for a 2-month opposition period. If no third party opposes the application, the trademark is registered. If an opposition is filed, the process can take 12-24 months or more to resolve.
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